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    06/02/2025
    Belgium

    From tax reform to the quicksands of Arizona

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    1. The topics addressed by the coalition agreementAfter eight months of negotiations, Belgium’s new federal government, known as the Arizona coalition, has been established and has reached an agreement on numerous issues including tax reform.The following article summarises the tax proposals of the new coalition government in Belgium:2.  Companies2.1. Dividend received deduction The tax regime of “Dividend received deduction” (arising from the transposition into Belgian law of the regime provided for in the European Parent-Subsidiary Directive) aims, under certain...
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    22/01/2025
    Hungary

    Hungary introduces new comprehensive laws for NIS2 transposition

    On 20 December 2024, the Hungarian Parliament adopted Act LXIX of 2024 on Cybersecurity in Hungary ("Cybersecurity Act"), which repealed the  partial NIS2 transposition Act XXIII of 2023 on Cybersecurity Certification and Cybersecurity Supervision. The new Cybersecurity Act, which went into effect on 1 January 2025, and Government Decree 418/2024 (XII. 23.) on the implementation of Hungary’s Cybersecurity Act transposes the EU’s NIS2 Directive, introduces additional network and information security requirements and establishes related supervisory and procedural rules.What entities...
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    19/12/2024
    Hungary

    Hungary to make major changes to legal costs in Hungary: what you need to know

    Starting in 2025, Hungary will implement comprehensive reforms to its legal cost structure, reshaping both court fees and lawyers’ fees in significant ways. These changes, set out in two separate pieces of legislation, will modernise the legal framework, ensure fairness, and better reflect the complexity of legal proceedings. The following article breakdowns the relevant changes and their implications for litigants and businesses.New Rules for lawyers’ FeesA recently promulgated ministerial decree that comes into effect on 8 February 2025 will replace the obsolete legislation currently...
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    11/12/2024
    Belgium

    Belgium’s new Private Investigation Act: What employers need to know

    The Belgian Private Investigation Act, which will replace the 1991 Act regulating private detective activities, introduces significant changes that employers must address. With the Belgian parliament’s passage of the Act on 8 May 2024, and its publication in the Belgian Official Gazette on 6 December 2024, the Act has come into force and employers should act now to ensure they are compliant.A. Key highlights for employers1. Modernisation of the legal frameworkThe Act reflects advancements in investigation methods and aligns with GDPR standards, safeguarding individual rights while supporting...
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    11/12/2024
    Europe

    New EU Refuelling Guidelines

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    IntroductionOn 9 October 2024, the European Commission published its guidelines on the interpretation of the refuelling obligations for aircraft operators (“Refuelling Guidelines”).EU Regulation 2023/2405 (“RFEUA”) specifies the rules on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport. Article 5 RFEUA imposes obligations on aircraft operators with regard to refuelling. The Refuelling Guidelines provide additional information about the interpretation of Article 5 RFEUA.Article 5 RFEUA requires aircraft operators to refuel at least 90% of the yearly aviation fuel...
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    04/12/2024
    Hungary

    Hungary to introduce new statistical clas­si­fic­a­tion for economic activities on 1 January 2025

    As of 1 January 2025, a new version of the statistical industrial classification of activities (NACE’25) will replace the currently applicable classification system (NACE’08). The change was mandated by EU legislation, and as a result from 1 January 2025 economic activities pursued by Hungarian companies must be classified according to the new NACE’25.Hungary’s parliament has just adopted the act outlining the obligations of Hungarian companies regarding the upcoming changes to the activity-classification system specified below.Until 31 January 2025, the National Tax and...
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